A good time for Phillies to leave town

12:30 AM,
Apr. 26, 2013

Cliff Lee went seven innings, allowed three runs on 10 hits and struck out seven in 122 pitches.

Written by

Chris Branch
| For the Courier-Post

Shortly after Thursday's loss, equipment bags sat strewn about the Phillies clubhouse. Players dressed quickly into suits. There was much more hustle and bustle than a normal postgame.

It was getaway day, as the Phils headed to New York a few hours after falling to the Pirates, 6-4, to end the eight-game homestand at 3-5. They'll play the division-rival Mets tonight in the first contest of a three-game weekend set.

After the showing they gave Thursday, they were probably ready to get out of town. ...